Anyone seen a tool like this before?

[gol4]

Doing my daily search on Cl and saw this.
Looks like he is making them himself.
I have not decided if it a great idea or not. I can think of a few times it may have come in handy.

Has anyone seen anything like it before.

Here is the ad.
http://omaha.craigslist.org/tls/4914719279.html

Here is one of the images:
http://images.craigslist.org/00D0D_jqKoZBPckH8_600x450.jpg

 

[JohnKal]

I think it's a good idea in theory. However, as far as the nuts are concerned, you would have to be able to access the bolt perpendicularly and be able to spin the bolt itself. Just my .02

 

[Indexmill]

Bless his heart. He had done much more than most of us do with our ideas.

 

[kctyphoon]

For $10?? How do u not buy one if you're a mechanic?

 

[BioNerd]

Thats one reason why I like my joker wrenches.

 

[ADSR]

Thats one reason why I like my joker wrenches.

Some gearwrenches are like that too.

 

[kbeefy]

a box end wrench with a bit of masking tape will do a similar job. Nice idea though.

 

[JRC3]

Reminds me of the episode of MASH when they have the special surgical clamp made.

 

[Lx460]

It must be a labor of love for whomever is manufacturing these because for only $10 it sure isn't going to be his retirement...

There's probably close to that in materials. I don't even understand how he c an ship for $3.00??? First class max weight is 13 oz. I would guess it weighs more than a than that.

 

[bgarrett]

For $10?? How do u not buy one if you're a mechanic?

Answer:You make it yourself

 

[ADSR]

Answer:You make it yourself

No thanks. My time is worth much more than 10 bucks.

 

[Jarhead0408]

I was also reminded of that MASH episode.

I just shot him an e-mail. If he'll give me an address to send the MO to, I'll buy one. Worst case scenario I'm out $13 bucks.

 

[Scimmia]

Interesting. Like kbeefy said, though, a box end wrench and tape (I use vinyl tape) does the same thing.

 

[gol4]

So far looks like this is a one of a kind idea.

I can't see it holding too well.
My first thought was that if indeed the tool worked well he would have a patent on it or you would see him on Shark Tank hawking it.

I don't see demos on you tube.

He does have it on E-Bay but I don't see any sales made yet.

I can't see how he can make money on it either.

 

[JRC3]

These will often get you through and the magnet is way more versatile.

Anyone ever do engine mounts on an Astro van? Then you know what I'm talking about.

 

[nicksnothereman]

For $10?? How do u not buy one if you're a mechanic?

Chicks dig scars bro.

Side note: it needs bigger jaws to be more effective. Opinion. Probably works fine as is but will depend on the steel for durability (like everything). He, honestly should make one for ROUND fasteners with a hole through the sliding part of the lower jaw for torx and hex fasteners so you can tighten with the tool holding the fastener in place. Oops did I just throw a good idea out there...sorry won't happen again.

 

[2oolhound]

It reminds me of the old snap-on JT-410 nut holders, they are 10" long and the jaw opens to about 1". The jaw is cornered to hold a nut so it's a little different than this other tool.:







http://www.collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=2679

 

[Jbullfrog]

It reminds me of the old snap-on JT-410 nut holders, they are 10" long and the jaw opens to about 1". The jaw is cornered to hold a nut so it's a little different than this other tool.:







http://www.collectingsnapon.com/catalogs/catalogs.php?loggedin=0&catalogPage=2679

I have a Mac labeled one just like this. It is great when you need it every 5th year.

 

[CNGsaves]

For the money, that's perfect tool . . . WHEN . . . you really need it !!

Pics below for posterity sake.